Tattoo ink

research project, I decided to look at tattoos in different cultures, and what the different methods that different countries (North America and Asia) used, and how methods had varied among their different subsistences. Throughout this research project, I learned many things. For one, the way the Yuki, Chuckchee, and Iban all tattooed was pretty similar. Their reasons for tattooing differed a little, and I was surprised to learn the meanings behind the tattoos. Cultural Practice Yuki…

outlined tattoo and a top notch, 3-dimensional piece of skin art lies in the shading skill of the tattoo artist. A skilled tattooist knows how to use outline and shading to create a life-like work of art on the skin of the client. The best tattoo artists know how to choose the correct tools for the job, including a tattoo machine and the right needles and ink. They are able to find the perfect design for each client and position it perfectly on the body. Finally, they know how to use the…

Tattoos have become quite the phenomenon in recent years. There are people with ink on them everywhere in the United States. A few years back it was rare even taboo to see so many people with tattoos. Not only has the number of people with tattoos increased, but also the number of tattoos a person has. Also part of the phenomenon is that woman are tattooed just as much as men are. The million-dollar question is what is the cause for this increase in popularity of tattoos. The increase and…

spirituality, religion, and social views. From once being a stick with ink on it and now advancing to modern day shops with sanitation and regulations, tattoos have evolved since then. Each area, placing a stigma of the art, or using it for the opposite like showing a higher social status. Modern day tattoos make a place for themselves in everyday culture. There are thousands of different reasons why anyone would get a tattoo. The amount of ideas for one are endless from religion, friendship,…

Getting a tattoo can be the best but, also can be the worst thing that a person could choose to do. A tattoo is when a needle is taken a repeatedly penetrating the skin sinking ink into the pores. When getting a tattoo it permanently will mark your skin for the rest of your life. The only way to remove a tattoo is by laser surgery that hurts a lot more than getting the tattoo did. The first step in getting a tattoo is to pick out the design to get on your body. This is a vital part in the…

There are certain confusing tasks to face for all those looking to get started with the tattoo business. The first confusing task is nothing but choosing the right tattoo equipments and supplies in order to kick off. The reason is that choosing the right equipments is a serious thing to be successful in tattoo business and there are many varieties of tattoo equipments offered by many companies. If you are a beginner, then you of course have to spare some time for researching in order to have a…

Tattoos and body piercings come in different shapes and sizes, from the delicate to the extreme. What is the obsession with tattoos and body piercings and why do people insist on having them done? Do people just do these gestures without knowing the pros, cons and the statistics of people who get an infection or die from tattoos and body piercing? Everyone has the ability to find this knowledge and utilize this knowledge and make a choice whether to have the tattoo or piercing done. People…

Tattoos have been around for centuries. The art of tattooing is done in a multitude of different ways. Some methods are much more primitive than others. For example, Tebori is an ancient Japanese tattooing style that has very few artists. In Tebori, the artist uses a sharp bamboo stick and repeatedly stabs it into the skin of the canvas. (Wofford). The electric needle gun used in modern tattoo parlors vibrate at 190 times per second and have a built in reserve for ink so it can be applied…

Once upon a time, tattoo parlors were the domain of the docks, the back alleys of cities or down the block from a military base. Their proprietors were bikers, dockworkers and servicemen. But somewhere in the waning days of the 20th century, things changed and the tattoo became not only fashionable, but ubiquitous. You could say the tattoo managed to do something very few politicians ever hope to accomplish – transcend generational and culture lines. Today it seems you can’t watch a…

Tool for seeking the self Tattoos have been around for years, however, Millennials are getting more body ink than any generation. Known for being the trophy generation who are notoriously criticized for forging their distinctive lifestyle and having commitment issues, Millennials are swiftly redefining are norms. Most young people have struggled at some point with figuring out who they might be but millennials who “lack loyalty” are committing to tattoos not only to express their identity…